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Understanding your Brittany's energetic nature and hunting heritage is essential for responsible breeding
Male: 35-40 lbs
Female: 30-40 lbs
Male: 17.5-20.5 inches
Female: 17.5-20.5 inches
12-15 years
With proper care
Active, Bright
Versatile gundog
Originally bred for bird hunting. Excels at pointing and retrieving. Breeding should maintain strong hunting instincts and stamina.
Smallest of the sporting spaniels. Leggy and agile build allows all-day hunting. Avoid breeding for overly heavy or cobby types.
Some born with naturally short tails (genetic bobtail). Tail docking becoming less common. Natural tails are perfectly acceptable.
Needs 1-2 hours vigorous exercise daily. Without adequate exercise becomes hyperactive and destructive. Screen homes carefully.
Brittanys are generally healthy dogs, but responsible breeding requires comprehensive health testing
OFA or PennHIP testing required. Both parents should have good or excellent ratings for this active sporting breed.
No genetic test available. Common in the breed. Never breed dogs with seizure history or affected relatives.
Autoimmune condition affecting the nose. More common in Brittanys than other breeds. Check for family history.
Annual CERF eye examinations required. Genetic testing available for primary lens luxation.
Annual thyroid panel recommended. Can affect metabolism, coat quality, and reproduction.
More common in smaller dogs. Causes hip degeneration. X-rays can detect early changes.
Rare inherited immune disorder specific to Brittanys. Affected dogs prone to infections.
Less common than hip dysplasia but still test. Important for this active hunting breed.
Brittanys are premier hunting dogs bred for all-day fieldwork. While health testing is crucial, equally important is maintaining their hunting instincts and athletic ability. Consider field trials, hunt tests, or at minimum, evaluate natural pointing and retrieving instincts in breeding stock. A Brittany that cannot work in the field for extended periods is not maintaining breed purpose. Select breeding partners who demonstrate both sound health AND working ability.
Follow these essential guidelines for responsible Brittany breeding
Male Brittanys
2 to 8 years
Female Brittanys
2 to 7 years
Wait until full physical and mental maturity. Brittanys mature relatively early but still benefit from waiting until 2 years.
Brittanys are generally healthy but maintaining their working ability is as important as health testing.
Females: No more than once per year, maximum 4 litters lifetime
Skip at least one heat cycle between litters
Focus on quality hunting dogs that can work all day in the field
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